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Commission Minutes-August 15, 2006 3114 13. COUNTY PARK Mr. Montplaisir reported the maximum mill levy allowed for the park was used when preparing the budget. The budget will be adjusted after the board meets. He said construction in the park should be nearly finished which may allow the budget to be lowered. Mr. Montplaisir contacted Chad Peterson, Park Board Chairman, via telephone to discuss the status on water service to the park. Mr. Peterson stated he received an estimate from Cass Rural Water for installation. They would charge $3.50 per linear foot for pipe installation on dry land and $12.50 per linear foot for installation in wet areas for a total estimate of $35,000. This is an increase of $10,000 from the estimate received last year. Mr. Peterson was advised to contact Shipper Construction for an estimate. Mr. Peterson recommended using the well option if rural water could not be installed for under $30,000. A pump for the well would be the less expensive option. Mrs. Sorum said the decision to spend a large amount to obtain water in the park is difficult, as it is only used four months of the year. Mr. Bennett directed Mr. Peterson to obtain prices for both options and present them to the park board. 14. YOUTH COMMISSION Mr. Montplaisir said $5,000 is included in the commiSSion budget for the youth commission. This is the same amount budgeted by Cass County in 2006. 15. FIRST LINK Kristi Crawford, Executive Director of First Link was present. She discussed their program and said their agency proved to be a valuable resource during 2006 flooding. Their agency is requesting $5,000, the same as last year, to help fund the Emergency Volunteer Management and Training Program through First Link. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to approve the 2007 preliminary budget for First Link in the amount of $5,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. 2007 MILL LEVY, discussion Discussion was held regarding setting the mill levy for 2007. Mr. Bennett asked the commission to express the goals they have for setting the mills. Mr. Pawluk commented that if budgets need to be trimmed to get below the 62 mills used in 2006 then we should take that action. Mr. Wagner commented the commission has been moving toward lowering the mill levy and have done so consistently. He feels excess revenue should go into the building fund as there is need for adding space to the courthouse. Mr. Montplaisir will draft some options for consideration regarding the mills. 17. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Wagner, seconded by Mrs. Sorum, and all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 2:25 PM.